Retired US Air Force officer Rick Francona discusses Kurds, Iranian threat with 'Post' - interview
As a new conflict with Iran looms, the Kurds in northern Iraq and their autonomous region could face conflict as they navigate the complex arena.
Middle East
Pezeshkian says government granted 'certain authorities' over US talks after no breakthroughs made
Egyptian bill to strengthen sexual assault penalties, end honor killings' leniency faces backlash
Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages- analysis
Netanyahu urges Trump to attack Iran as US pursues further negotiations before midterms - report
Trump confirmed that he had spoken to Netanyahu while speaking to reporters on Sunday, and that they had discussed Iran but declined to share any further details.
Two oil tankers explode after hitting mine in Hormuz Strait, IRGC spokesperson says
"One of the vessels is a supertanker; it is currently engulfed in flames following a powerful explosion," the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy spokesperson said.
WATCH: IDF uncovers Hezbollah posters in child’s bedroom, weapons in southern Lebanon civilian home
A video shared by the IDF shows posters of Hezbollah terrorists, including assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, plastered on the walls of the child’s bedroom.
Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson: Hope and Heroes
Former hostage Evyatar David recounts the ordeal in Gaza, Christian visitors challenge boycotts of Israeli settlements, and former Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz seeks to build cultural bridges.
Israel ready to strike Iran with US, but specific joint goals remain unclear - sources
Trump and his non-military advisors were also worried about the impact of an additional round with Iran, which is unpopular in the US, on the Republican Party's chances in the midterm elections.
Iraq opens first Jewish museum as country's ancient community nears extinction
Iraq’s Jewish community, which dates back 2,500 years and once made up nearly a quarter of Baghdad’s population, now has its own museum in the city it largely left behind.
Jordan and Syria tout close ties, but border smuggling and strikes tell another story – analysis
A church attack in Karak, a Jordanian strike in southern Syria and a foiled 2 million-pill smuggling run have raised tensions in a region that also borders Israel’s Golan.
'Some optimism' in US-Iran negotiations despite major disagreements, sources tell 'Post'
US-Iran negotiations show some progress through Qatari mediation, but major disagreements over Tehran's nuclear program threaten a potential deal.
Lebanese priest’s murder sparks sectarian outrage, calls to deport Syrians
Father Samir Daou was stabbed more than 20 times in his home, allegedly by a Syrian worker he hired for the olive harvest, prompting calls for the deportation of Syrians.
Syria seeks Islamist expansion into Lebanon, Golan to serve Turkish interests, expert tells 'Post'
The Mecca pact is being pushed now to fill the power vacuum that could be created should the Islamic regime fall, JCPA expert Yoni Ben-Menachem told The Post.
